What is another name for SWIFT code?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Another common name for a SWIFT code is a BIC code (standing for Bank Identifier Code) or an international bank routing code. Established by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, this standardized eight-to-eleven-character alphanumeric code uniquely identifies specific financial institutions across the globe during cross-border wire transfers and international payments. Banks and financial intermediaries rely on SWIFT/BIC codes to ensure that funds are routed securely and accurately to the correct recipient bank worldwide.

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The specific branch SWIFT/BIC code for the Bank of China Limited Qingdao branch is BKCHCNBJ260 (or related localized sub-branch routing extensions).

The branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code for China CITIC Bank located in Qingdao is CIBKCNBJ266.

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The branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code for China Construction Bank Corporation's Qingdao branch operations is PCBCCNBJQD1 (or corresponding localized branch clearing codes).

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The primary head office SWIFT/BIC code for the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), headquartered in Beijing, is ICBKCNBJXXX.

The main head office SWIFT/BIC code for the Bank of Qingdao in China is QCCBCNBQXXX (commonly written in its 8-character form as QCCBCNBQ).